7:11 AM,
Oct. 7, 2013

Booker D. Surfdog rides a wave at the Cocoa Beach Pier during the inaugural East Coast Dog Surfing Championship last March.

Written by

Scott Gunnerson
| FLORIDA TODAY

Lori Wilson Park will go to the dogs for two days next month during an event where canines can get soaked and find a home.

The Ultimate Water Dog Sports Extravaganza on Nov. 2 and 3 will feature competitions where canines can demonstrate their water skills. As a bonus, residents will get the rare chance to take their dog to the beach.

The organizer has held similar smaller-scale dog events, including ones at the Cocoa Beach Pier, in the past few years and expects a diverse group of spectators to attend next month. ...